Teach English Abroad Jobs
WorldTeach Job Openings
We are currently accepting applications for the following WorldTeach Field Staff positions. Please click below for more information.
Full-time: Field Directors
Thailand Field Director
Full-time: Assistant Field Directors
China Assistant Field Director
Part-time: Head Teacher
Micronesia Chuuk Head Teacher (Teaches part-time)
Chile Head Teacher (Teaches part-time)
Summer Staff Interns, US Headquarters
WorldTeach is searching for undergraduate or graduate students in the field of education who are interested in participating in an unpaid, summer internship to gain experience working at an international education non-profit supporting volunteer teachers abroad. Although primary roles and responsibilities are listed below, there is an opportunity to work in all areas of our education office, and collaborate with other summer interns and WorldTeach staff. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Director of Education Katrina Deutsch at kdeutsch@worldteach.org.
TEFL Coordinator (2 positions available): Work with education staff to help coordinate our TEFL certification program for volunteers teaching in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Namibia, Tanzania, China, Thailand, and the Marshall Islands. Responsibilities include communicating with volunteers participating in TEFL certification, reviewing certification documents and work, offering recommendations for improvement in volunteer teaching, and working with other TEFL Coordinators, as well as in-country field staff. Ideal candidates have experience teaching English abroad. TEFL Coordinators work directly under the Director of Education. 25-30 hours per week.
Curriculum Developer (1 position available): Work with education staff to complete English Teaching Manuals for WorldTeach volunteers teaching high school English in Panama, elementary school English in the Marshall Islands, and high school English in Tanzania. The Curriculum Developer should have experience teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, and must be familiar with lesson planning. The Curriculum Developer works directly under the Director of Education. 25-30 hours per week.
Curriculum Editor (1 position available): Work with education staff to update and edit WorldTeach's current English Teaching Manuals, for countries including Costa Rica, Colombia, Thailand, Tanzania, Panama, Namibia, and China. The Curriculum Editor should have experience teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, familiarity with lesson planning, and must be proficient in Adobe InDesign. The Curriculum Editor works directly under the Director of Education. 25-30 hours per week.
Paid Summer Staff Interns, US Headquarters
Applicants must be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) in order to be considered for a paid position; however, many past staff members have held unpaid positions while receiving stipends or fellowships from outside sources, such as their universities. Interns are also welcome to arrange internships for academic credit. Returned WorldTeach volunteers and those with significant abroad experience are especially encouraged to apply!
Please download the application form, complete it, and submit it to the email address listed at the bottom of the form.
Positions in the US office include the following:
Recruiting Assistant (2-3 positions available): 10+ hours per week. Work as member of Recruiting Team to arrange recruiting events, coordinate alumni to represent WorldTeach at recruiting events, and develop strategy for alumni outreach and involvement. Primary goal is to increase number of applicants to WorldTeach programs. Involves corresponding with potential candidates about their decisions, assessing and improving our methods of recruitment, and assisting with production of recruitment materials.
Admissions Assistant (3-4 positions available): 10+ hours per week. Work with Program Managers and Director of Admissions & Recruiting as member of Admissions Committee. Primary goal is to ensure timely completion of application submissions and subsequent review process. Includes corresponding with prospective applicants, tracking and engaging with prospective volunteers in application pipeline, and evaluating completed applications. Also involves analyzing admissions statistics and identifying program participation needs. Strong administrative, writing, and telephone communication skills required. International experience preferred.
Program Assistant (3-4 positions available): 10+ hours per week. Work with Program Manager on preparing volunteers for departure, including advising and communicating with volunteers by phone or email, providing them with program information via mailings, processing required forms and payments, and coordinating travel & visas. Primary goal is to ensure proper preparation of all volunteers before they depart for their WorldTeach experience. Related responsibilities include: updating program literature, analyzing program evaluations, and contributing to program development. Strong administrative, writing, and phone skills required. International experience highly preferred.
Finance Assistant (1 position available): 10+ hours per week. Work with Finance Director on financial record keeping using QuickBooks, including computer entry of transactions, field financial reports, volunteer fee payments, etc. Positions with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Restricted Donations. All assistants will also help with administrative tasks such as volunteer insurance updates, responding to public information requests and assisting with daily office tasks. Knowledge of QuickBooks is highly preferred; must be careful and dependable.
Publicity Assistant (1 position available): 10+ hours per week. Work with Publicity Director on promoting WorldTeach programs in the media, including researching appropriate magazine and newspaper sections, soliciting and editing volunteer stories for publication, updating listings in books and directories, expanding and enhancing resources available to the WorldTeach community. Primary goal is to increase visibility of WorldTeach programs and understanding of what makes WorldTeach unique. Particularly strong researching, writing and editing skills required.
Web Development Intern (1 position available): 10+ hours per week. Work with outreach staff on expanding and implementing an effective web-based outreach strategy, including the development and design of relevant online tools and materials and updating the current WorldTeach website. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who possesses strong skills in web design and proficiency with social networks as well as an interest in WorldTeach's mission. A background in marketing and outreach or experience in the non-profit sector is desirable.